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“I wanted to make sure he was brought here today,” Henry said, pointing out that despite part of his district touching Charlotte, Kissell has chosen to avoid it.

Kissell represents one of four North Carolina House districts Republicans hope to pick up in November. As for President Barack Obama, McHenry credited Democrats with using social issues to tighten the race but also the president’s sizable ground game in the state.

“The Obama campaign has 40 regional offices opening,” McHenry said. “They’re working very hard on the ground. They know the challenges they face, and they’re working very hard.”

McHenry’s in town as part of the Republican National Committee’s counter-convention efforts. Based out of the NASCAR plaza behind the convention center, GOP officials are bringing in Republican elected officials and vocal surrogates to blanket media outlets and counter the Democratic message. Other GOP-ers in Charlotte include Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah, former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

McHenry called Tuesday night’s speeches “nice stagecraft” but not enough to sway the American public.

Sounds to me from reading the foregoing article is if it is the Republicans who realize they haven't swayed enough of the American public and are worried enough to believe they have to have a contingency working in the area of the DNC.

This man I am sad to say is my congressman. I wouldn't vote for him if he was the only one running. He has done absolutely nothing for the people in this district period and is an embarrassment to the state of North Carolina. He and Virginia Foxx are two people this state can do without.

This man I am sad to say is my congressman. I wouldn't vote for him if he was the only one running. He has done absolutely nothing for the people in this district period and is an embarrassment to the state of North Carolina. He and Virginia Foxx are two people this state can do without.